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Telemachus is a dynamic character, and Homer makes his growth obvious. At the beginning of the epic, Telemachus is timid and weak. Penelope’s suitors intimidate him, and he is, by all accounts, a boy. During the course of the epic, you can feel Telemachus transform from a cowardly adolescent to a confident man, particularly after his voyages to Pylos and Sparta in books three and four. With the help of Athena, Telemachus experiences the rapid growth into a hero nearly as remarkable as his legendary father, Odysseus. Telemachus becomes a man throughout the epic of Odysseus. Telemachus is wholly devoted to his mother and to maintaining his father's estate, but he does not know how to protect them from the suitors. After all, it has only been a few years since he first realized what the suitors' intentions were. He needed someone to show him how great he was capable of being, and that someone was the Goddess Athena. She showed Telemachus the full circle of his potential, and filled him with confidence and grace in order for him to help recover his missing father. Athena teaches Telemachus his responsibilities of a young prince, guiding him with her wisdom and intelligence. After Athena is finished with her helping hand, Telemachus is a different person.
Approximate Word count = 815
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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